1993 Answer Manitou FS
Considered revolutionary for a suspension bike at the time, the design essentially used fork legs for the rear struts. While the suspension was active and fairly plush, the frames were plagued with cracking, particularly at the headtube. The construction of these frames made extensive use of hollow CNC junctions, resulting in a very light frame. The build of this bike enhances the blue anodizing of the suspension components, without becoming saturated. The M900 XTR group features the full 39 piece SRP titanium bolt kit for weight savings.
The Build
Year: 1993
Frame: Answer Manitou FS Fork: Answer Manitou 3 Stem: Answer Manitou Headset: Chris King Bottom Bracket: Shimano XTR Cartridge Bearing Handlebar: Answer Hyperlite Shifters: Shimano XTR M900 Front Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900 Rear Derailleur: Shimano XTR M900 Brake Levers: Shimano XTR M900 Front Brake: Shimano XTR M900 Rear Brake: Shimano XTR M900 Crankset: Shimano XTR M900 Chainrings: Shimano XTR 26-36-46 Pedals: Shimano XT 737 w/ Titanium Axles Hubs: Shimano XTR M900 w/ Titanium Axles Rims: Mavic 231 Tires: Ritchey Z-Max Hard Drive 2.1 Wheel QR: Ringle Ti Stix Seatpost: Answer Manitou Ringle Moby Saddle: Selle Italia Flite Grips: ATI Neutron Cogs: Shimano XTR M900 Bolts: SRP Titanium Chain: Sachs |
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